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Prosperity Unbound

Building Property Markets with Trust

By: Elena Panaritis

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Hardcover | 20 June 2007 | Edition Number 1

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This book is about property, informality and institutions relevant to both the developed and the developing world. The author introduces a new analytical tool, Reality Check Analysis, based on theory and practice, and offers a solution to the long-standing problem of informality and to the systematic frustration with the issue.

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'A fascinating book worth reading by all students, practitioners, and socially responsible investors. Through a lively narrative based on personal experiences, it highlights the catalytic impact of institutions, most notably of property rights, on the functioning of markets and on development.' -Louka T.Katseli, Director, OECD Development Center

'A brilliant guide to transforming informal assets into financial opportunities benefiting all those involved. Panaritis breaks the vicious cycle of frustration with informal real estate presenting a new practical approach, proven results, and fresh thinking on how to add value by creating value. A must read.' -Eleni Tsakopoulos, President, AKT Development Corporation

'Indispensable reading for both public and private sector leaders and for anyone interested in the implications of informatlity for transforming real-estate markets. It provides critical insights on why and how institutions and property rights matter for economic and social development, and a road map for the way forward.' -Susan M.Wachter, Wharton School Real Estate and Finance, University of Pennsylvania; former Assistant Secretary at the US Housing and Urban Development Department

[This] book shows the importance of local knowledge and of a deep understanding of the institutional prerequisites for a successful market economy based on collateralisable wealth (especially real estate). - Willem Buiter, ft.com/maverecon

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List of Figures	p. ix
Foreword	p. xi
Prologue	p. xv
Introduction: Why have I written this book?	p. xvii
Informality and Unreality	p. 1
Why are informal markets more prevalent in some countries than in others?	p. 4
The role of history	p. 7
Institutions, organizations and property rights	p. 9
"Unreal Estate"	p. 11
Transforming the "Unreal" to Real	p. 13
Policy and Politics of Land and Property	p. 15
Adopting or creating institutions?	p. 18
Forgotten pieces in the Cold War chess game	p. 23
A segmented world	p. 25
Macroeconomic reform was not enough	p. 31
The limits of what we had to work with	p. 33
Looking backward before going forward	p. 35
Reality Check Analysis	p. 38
Tipping Points	p. 45
Trust makes property rights reliable	p. 48
The ingredients of a secure property rights system	p. 53
The importance of a reliable recording system	p. 56
Socioeconomic benefits	p. 58
A Transformation Begins	p. 67
The beginning of change	p. 70
Getting to the diagnosis	p. 74
Getting closer to reality	p. 76
A "melting pot" that had not quite done the job	p. 78
The 1969 Agrarian Reform's social revolution	p. 82
A new kind of "protection"	p. 87
Taking advantage of a new opportunity for change	p. 88
Further questions lead to best design	p. 91
Drawing the solution	p. 93
Special interests seek to undermine reform	p. 96
Results through Partnerships	p. 101
Measuring the impact	p. 106
Transformation sticks when there is trust	p. 112
What to look for in a partner	p. 116
Solving the Puzzle	p. 125
A holistic solution to the jigsaw puzzle	p. 126
The when and how of strategy	p. 129
How much of a "stomach" does the reformer need to have?	p. 132
The design	p. 133
The high price of ignoring institutions	p. 135
Acknowledgments	p. 145
Notes	p. 149
Bibliography	p. 161
Index	p. 177
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